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- Ludes. Arctic Monkeys are riding high, the Kaisers are on a comeback, while The Cribs, Franz et al never went away. But there are some 2000s indie stars who all but disappeared.
- Good Books. One of the decade’s darker offerings, Good Books were more – as you might have guessed – likely to be found down the library than on the lash.
- Dustin’s Bar Mitzvah. London urchins Dustin’s Bar Mitzvah didn’t release a whole lot in their short career, but one of their big hitters was a dedication to punk’s finest The Ramones called, fittingly, ‘To The Ramones’.
- The Rumble Strips. Flagged up as a brass-toting successor to Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ crown, The Rumble Strips were one of Transgressive Records’ leading lights back when the label largely dealt with ragamuffin boys with a knack for a melody (see: Mystery Jets and Larrikin Love – more on them later…) By 2009 they’d call it a day, but ‘Alarm Clock’ is still a total banger.
- White Stripes. Formed in 1997, this Detroit-basd band was one of the biggest indie bands of the 2000s. The simple two-piece of Jack and Meg created songs with massive hooks, pounding drums, and intense lyrical delivery.
- The Strokes. The Strokes’ massive single “Last Night” immediately captured the NYC indie music scene. The release of their EP The Modern Age even sparked a bidding war among major labels.
- Arcade Fire. Arcade Fire’s 2004 debut Funeral immediately catapulted them into the spotlight. With massive buzz online, praise from artists like David Bowie, and a unique sound, they became an instant favorite of indie fans everywhere.
- Arctic Monkeys. The Arctic Monkeys infused the indie sound with Brit pop to great effect. The songs spoke volumes and Alex Turner’s boyish looks belied his bad-ass persona that is evident in many of their songs.
Apr 11, 2017 · The Hives. Sweden’s answer to The Strokes (not really) The Hives had great music, a great look, and perfectly captured the hook-laden garage sound that was massive in the early 2000s. The 2000 record Veni Vidi Vicious was an indie hit across the world. The National. The ultimate working band, The National took a long time to gain popularity.
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Mar 5, 2013 · The resulting swells of the band's size, and from the member's various musical projects, made them an integral part of the indie rock scene of early 2000s.
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- Hope Of The States. Hope Of The States probably shouldn’t have been on a major label. Maybe they shouldn’t have been on any label. Apart from the fact they were signed to Sony, the Chichester six-piece felt like a proper DIY project, keeping everything from artwork to videos in their inner circle and making music that didn’t kowtow to any of the indie schmindieness (not a dig, I like indie schmindieness!)
- Agent Blue. This four-piece from Stoke-on-Trent were an absolute riot: feisty, fighty teens who blended searing riffs and ferocious grooves and sounded a bit like the Stooges playing early Oasis B-sides.
- Dead Kids. Another feral live force, Dead Kids were led by shamanic frontman Mike Title. Mixing post-punk propulsion, electro-rock and 70s melodies, the London mob had a handful of brilliant songs but it just never seemed to happen for them.
- Good Shoes. Bookish South Londoners Good Shoes made taut guitar-pop and sounded like The Strokes if The Strokes weren’t from Manhattan and impossibly cool and good looking but were awkward indie types from Morden, a place people only ever go to if they’ve fallen into a deep sleep on the Northern Line.
Nov 21, 2023 · Ferguson’s debut book “ Indie, Seen ” offers a raw and nostalgic look at the early-2000s, with behind-the-scenes portraits depicting artists from Interpol to Kasabian, Peaches to PJ Harvey....
Dec 19, 2023 · The indie alt-rock band arose from the ashes of the alt-country Uncle Tupelo. Wilco found its stride in 2002 when they released the classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which has been regarded as one of the best albums of the decade.
